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Images from a work-in-progress at Ice Fog Press, started by Juneau photographer Ben Huff.

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Juneau photographer founds new press

Photographer Ben Huff has been dreaming of his own press since 2007, and this summer, with the help…

Realtor Jocelyn Miles is one of ten divas participating in Juneau Lyric Opera's "Who's Your Diva," upcoming Sept. 24 at the JACC.

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Who’s Your Diva? Jocelyn Miles

JLO: What was your first memorable public performance? JM: My first memorable performance was in elementary school talent…

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Who’s Your Diva: Week 1

Juneau Lyric Opera’s fifth production of the popular “Who’s Your Diva,” a singing competition and fundraiser showcasing Juneau’s…

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Who’s Your Diva? Britany McKibben

JLO: What was your first memorable public performance? BM: It was my junior year of high school. I…

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Writers’ Weir: Trust

A scatter of Vaux swifts, swallow-like “cigars with wings,” pluck insects from the afternoon air. As dusk approaches…

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Nominate an artist, educator for Gov. Award for the Arts

Nominate for 2017 Governor’s Awards for the Arts Nominations are now open for the 2017 Governor’s Awards for…

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On Writing: Clarity and Precision

In the kind of writing most of us do every day—the kind of writing I’ve mainly been concerned…

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Letter: Honest stories connect us

I believe that listening and sharing can undermine prejudice and judgment. I believe that if we embrace the…

Changes coming to JUMP Society

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Changes coming to JUMP Society

Featuring short films by locals, the semi-annual film festival held by the JUMP Society is always new. This…

Pelmeni dealers Donkey Booty, left, played by Kyle Messing, and El Duké, right, played by Jeremiah Crockroft, strike a menacing pose in their hideout.

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What if Juneau’s favorite dumpling was a drug?

It was ten years ago that local filmmaker Danny Peterson brought to light the health effects of pelmenis…

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Renovations approved for Ketchikan museum

KETCHIKAN — The Ketchikan City Council has approved the renovation of the main floor of the Tongass Historical…

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Alaska Postive call for submissions

The Alaska State Museum’s biennial exhibition of Alaska photography, Alaska Positive, will be open for submissions on Aug.…

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Free kids’ workshops at the SLAM

Kids ages 6-12 can sign up for free youth art activities at the Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library,…

Siena Farr with a sled dog met on the Farr family Great Alaskan Staycation.

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The Great Alaska Staycation

Alaska is special. We know this. When we first move here, we suffer all manner of hardship to…

This peach caprese salad is perfect for summer.

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Meals with Midgi: This peach caprese salad is perfect for summer

Last week I had the pleasure of attending my third International Food Bloggers Conference (IFBC). This annual event…

Nagoonberries are tiny, hard to find... and worth the effort.

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Gathering Alaska: Finding nagoonberries’ secret spot

At first it’s hard to pinpoint what exactly makes nagoonberries wonderful. They’re a single berry on a tiny…

Juneau author Paul Berg on duty with the FBI and federal marshals in an underground bunker during the siege of Wounded Knee. He was a teacher at the time.

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Juneau man grapples with aftermath of Vietnam, Wounded Knee

Juneau teacher Paul Kristian Berg has faced choices so difficult most people never have to make them. During…

A rainbow made of string.  Renwick Gallery, Washington DC, June, 2016.

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Art in Unusual Places

The Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels…

Juneau artist Rachael Juzeler's "Alder in the Rain [summer]" is on display in the Outdoor Art Exhibit at Carkeek Park "Heaven & Earth VIII" in Seattle. Here is the artist with her work.

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Juneau artist displays work outdoors in Seattle

Juneau artist Rachael Juzeler has a piece on display at Carkeek Park in Seattle through September. The piece…

Vera Starbard

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Meet this year’s winners of the Mayor’s Awards for the Arts

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council on Wednesday announced the winners of the ninth annual Mayor’s Awards for…